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Cobra Venom vs. Mongoose Speed: Nature’s Fiercest Rivalry

By Ashley Haugen

Published September 12, 2025 Runtime 0:45

They are one of nature’s most famous rivalries. The cobra, hood flared and fangs ready, stares down the small but fearless mongoose. Against the odds, this tiny predator dares to take on one of the world’s deadliest snakes. Who would win in a match-up in the wild?

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Ashley Haugen

Ashley Haugen is the editor of A-Z Animals. She's a lifelong animal lover with an affinity for dogs, cows and chickens. When she's not immersed in A-Z-Animals.com (her favorite editorial job of her 25-year career), she can be found on the hiking trails of Middle Tennessee or hanging out with her family, both human and furry.

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